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Sunday, 28 May 2017

SPOTLIGHT: April Empties!...

Absolute bumper crop of empties for last month - even impressed myself lol, although it's taken FOREVER to put this post together. Finished up some long termers (and I mean LONG), and of course I'm totally enraptured with cloth masks at the mo' ♥ Actually I don't think there's a single item here that I didn't love to bits, so here we go!...

Mini review back in January HERE - still of the same opinion that it's a beauty, and there's the added bonus that there's no mess as the gel is only on one side of the mask ♥...

Repurchase?

Yes, but I have some of their Ice Crystal Cryotheraphy ones to use first ♥...

7th Heaven Very Berry Mud Masque (15g, $3.99)

This was part of my Secret Santa gift from the lovely KatelanfromKatelan Maria. It's fabulous! Super cleansing and soothing, and bursting with Blueberries, Cranberries, Peach Kernel Oil & Aloe. Smells fantasticly fruity and left my skin feeling (and looking) like new. It's messy, but what mud mask isn't hey? I've just seen that Priceline has this range on a 3-for-2 special at the mo' ♥,..

Repurchase?

Definitely, actually I'm mad keen now to try all the other ones they make ♥...

Maybelline Master Glaze Blush Stick - Make A Mauve (6.8g, RRP $15.95)

It's taken just over 2 years to get to the bottom of this magical stick of creamy soft blush - I know because I scrolled way down in my Instagram page to find when I bought it (108 weeks ago to be exact). My favourite of the colour range, this is the perfect mauvey pink for my complexion. Love everything about this blush, from the formula to the packaging, to the price ♥...

Repurchase?

I panicked about 3 months ago when I was getting close to the stump, and bought another one ♥...

Urban Rituelle Ginger Apple Lip Balm (20gm, RRP $13.95)
Have had this on my bedside table for years, and was wondering if I'd ever hit pan - brilliant balm, brilliant value, cute-as container. They don't make this particular flavour any more, but there's seven to choose from HERE♥....Repurchase?
It's discontinued, but I still have half a pot of the Passionfruit one, and recently bought the Lemongrass, Lemon Myrtle, Grapefruit & Eucalyptus to try - I want to experience every single one! These are organic, and the ultra-enriching beeswax, shea butter & Vitamin E formula is the same in all varieties ♥...

Wotnot Facial Wipes Normal/Sensitive (25 wipes, $8.99)

Unlike many folks, I've never gotten into this brand of wipes - I usually only use the Neutrogena ones for cleaning my brushes, but after sampling these from the March Good Green Box, I'm a convert. Very kind to my skin, and they'll sure come in handy for those cold wintery late nights when I just can't bear to get my face wet ♥...

Repurchase?

Affirmative ♥...

Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder (14g, RRP $12.95)

An absolute essential for counteracting shine and for touchups throughout the day (included in my April post HERE), I always buy the transparent variety. I have one on my bench, one in my makeup purse, and...

Repurchase?

...a spare in my drawer ♥...

Skin Republic CoQ10 + Caviar Face Mask Sheet (25ml, RRP $7.99)

Nutty about everything this brand produces, and treat myself to one of their masks every Sunday - this is another that's fabulously hydrating, oodles of serum to replenish the skin's moisture, and it totally doused any redness in my complexion ♥...

Repurchase?

Already have my next one stashed away ♥...

Bioré Steam Activated Cleanser (145ml, RRP $10)

Thoroughly enjoyed this cleanser, although I didn't ever use it in the shower to take advantage of the steam activation. Still it worked a treat, non-drying, oil-free, non-comedogenic and I loved the fragrance ♥...

Repurchase?

Have had this for a while, and I can't see it on their website any more so it may have been discontinued. But all is not lost as their charcoal range is awesome..

Earth Mumma Pit Paste (30g, RRP $12.95)

This surprised the hell out of me with its effectiveness - came in the March Good Green Box (review HERE), and unlike any of the other aluminium-free deodorants I've tried, this one actually works, although I'd like to try it out on a hot humid January day to really put it to the test ♥......

Repurchase?

I'm not quite ready to take the plunge into a natural deodorant, but when I am, this is the one I will buy ♥...

First discovered this back in 2013 (review HERE), and for many years it was my HG foundation. It still is one of my favourites, but the price is a wee bit prohibitive, and I've found some others that work just as well for a fraction of the outlay (example HERE). The beauty of this is that it includes a matching concealer in the detachable lid ♥...

Repurchase?

Not at this stage as I'm kinda well stocked on foundation, but it's a brilliant font de teint ♥...

Well fortunately I don't have any spots or blemishes, but I sure do need major pore refining. This mask contains Witch Hazel for tightening pores as well as Tea Tree & Salicylic Acid. Could see a very slight refinement in my skin texture, so I'll be trying more of these to see if there's a noticeable improvement with repeated use. The trouble is everything in this range is so good, I can't decide which ones to use on a regular basis - what a dilemma! ♥...

Repurchase?

Oui - three in reserve ♥...

Lanolips 101 Ointment - Strawberry (10g, RRP $14.95)

From a DJ's sample tote, this tube of skin restoring balm saved my nose and lips during my recent virus. Just about every time I have a cold, my nose and lips get so chafed and raw from tissue burn, and I invariably end up with a cold sore from the irritation. But thanks to this delightfully fragranced and healing ointment, I escaped that fate ♥...

A most interesting concept - the top section of the sachet contains a fruit enzyme microdermabrasion & peel serum that you massage in and leave on for a minute, then rinse off. Only the slightest hint of tingling, and then the sheet mask went on, followed by a tad more tingling. All these masks are amazingly hydrating and nourishing, and this double-step one is even more so. My face felt smooth as, and even looked a teeny bit firmer ♥...

Repurchase?

I think you know answer? ♥...

For Beloved One Mandelic Acid Advanced Renewal Serum (15ml, RRP ?)

This was gifted in the goodie bag from the Bloggers United AU event last November - from what I can gather, it's a Korean beauty favourite. An alpha hydroxy acid, I loved the feel of it, and how refreshed it made my skin look. No noticeable lightening of my pigmentation issues, but experience has taught me that this process takes time ♥...

Repurchase?

I would if I could find it - Sephora has some of their range, but not this particular serum ♥...

Another can't-live-without included in my Everyday Makeup Essentials post - pan #6 is the perfect nose & cheek contouring shade for my skin. I feel bad about not using up the rest of the colours, but until I find a single or a cheaper solution, this is it ♥...

WOW! So many amazing empties! I am loving the Skin Republic masks too and every time I see you wearing one on the gram it reminds me to put one on too :) I have only just started empties collection posts but doing it actually encourages me to finish products instead of having a million half used ones hehe x

Absolutely delighted you're boarding the empties train Marisa - it's truly changed my beauty life. I was feeling SO bad about throwing things away (eventually) but now every month I get quite a sense of achievement when I put up these posts, this month especially lol ♥♥♥

Wow, all those empties! Honestly don't know how some of you do it! I'm also impressed with the amount of sheet masks you get through - I'm hoarding the ones I have left for "special occasions" (i.e. when my skin's feeling less than perfect).

Shell I have a couple of extra special ones I'm hoarding too! My problem is that my ancient skin desperately needs the attention these masks bring, and it's improving all the time, so that inspires me to keep going x♥x

I just love them Ingrid - mind you I still do a clay or mud one in between, but by comparison they are so messy compared to the sheets. And thank YOU for hosting the link up every week - I'm still way time poor, but your link up reminds me to check out what all my darling friends are up to ♥♥♥

Gosh Di, smash open that cupboard and get to work girl! I DO find them so relaxing, and taking the time to actually lie down or cool off is doing my bod a lot of good. Mind you trying to take a decent photo is a bit stressing, but I'm getting better at it lol ♥♥♥

Really pushing myself to make them a habit Claire, once a week at least. That's awful that your skin flares up - I'm lucky I don't get pimples, but I do experience major pore congestion when I use products that are too rich or heavy xxx

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I'm an IT professional in my early 60's. I've worn makeup all my life, but only really started exploring the multitude of possibilities & techniques after I joined beautyheaven 8 years ago. In February 2012, I started participating in the EOTD (Eye of the Day) forum thread, and well, the rest is history...